Published 14:24 IST, February 28th 2021
'I've no time for you as a human': Dale Steyn slams commentator for mocking his hairstyle
Dale Steyn on Saturday slammed former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull for making an inappropriate remark about his hairstyle during a PSL match.
South African pacer Dale Steyn on Saturday slammed former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull for making an inappropriate remark about his hairstyle during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match. Steyn, who made his PSL debut on Friday for Quetta Gladiators, was seen taking the field in his long hairs, which he had also sported during his short stint at the Indian Premier League (IPL) last season. Doull, who was commentating in the match, said that Steyn was having a "mid-life crisis with that hair".
'No time for you as human'
The comment did not go down well with the Protea, who took Twitter to bash the former Kiwi cricketer. "If your job is to talk about the game, then do that. But if you use that airtime to abuse anyone for their weight, sexual choices, ethnic backgrounds, lifestyle, etc, or even hairstyles, then I'm afraid I have no time for you as a human. You and anyone else like that to be fair," Steyn wrote on Twitter.
In a follow-up tweet, Steyn thanked for the support on social media. The South African pacer also talked about how he enjoyed playing in front of the crowds again, adding "cricket is so much better that way". Steyn said he and his team are hopeful of bouncing back stronger in the remaining games.
As far as the match is concerned, Quetta Gladiators lost the game against Peshawar Zalmi by 3 wickets after he latter chased down a massive target of 198 runs. Steyn picked up two wickets for his team in four overs that he bowled. Steyn's team, which is being captained by Sarfraz Ahmed, is currently at the bottom of the points table after playing three matches, while the Zalmis are at the top.
Updated 14:21 IST, February 28th 2021